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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,256.05, 795,508.64 and 175,270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,256.05, 795,508.64 and 175,270.08 is: 262,946.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,256.05 : 795,508.64 = 175,270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,256.05/795,508.64 = 175,270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,256.05x = 795,508.64 × 175,270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,256.05x = 139,428,862,097.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,428,862,097.14/530,256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,946.29

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